Are you planning a visit to Málaga and would you like to discover the mysteries of one of the Europe’s oldest cities? Are you on a tight budget? Then you’ve come to the right place – in this post, we’ll tell you about some of the free tours available to the most iconic sights in the capital of the Costa del Sol.
It is worth noting that what makes these tours unique is that there is no fixed price; in other words, it is the tourist who, after completing the tour, sets a price based on the quality of the experience.
Free tour of Málaga
With this guide, you’ll be taken on a tour of the capital’s most iconic sights, whilst learning about their history and interesting facts.
You’ll meet at Plaza de la Marina at a time of your choosing. You’ll then stroll along the main streets in the city centre. You’ll wander through Marqués de Larios Street, the most famous street in the whole city, until you reach the Plaza de la Constitución, where you’ll find yourself immersed in the city’s most historic alleyways.
The next stop will be Plaza del Obispo, from where you’ll see the majestic Málaga Cathedral or ’La Manquita’, as the locals in Málaga call it, and you’ll end up in Plaza de la Merced, where the statue of the great Pablo Picasso stands.
You’ll finish with a walk through the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba until you reach the glass pyramid at Alcazabilla, where the tour ends.
Free tour of Málaga’s viewpoints
On this tour of the viewpoints in the capital of the Costa del Sol, you’ll get a different perspective on the city.
The meeting point is on Calle Alcazabilla, where you’ll start the tour of the city’s most beautiful spots and streets. Don’t forget to bring your camera!.
You’ll then make your way up to the Alcazaba whilst being told the history of the monuments in the area; on your way up, you’ll see tourist attractions such as El Pimpi and Antonio Banderas’s flat.
You’ll then climb up Gibralfaro Hill until you reach a viewpoint where you can see the city from above. Finally, once you’ve reached the Gibralfaro viewpoint and have the capital of the Costa del Sol at your feet, you’ll discover the different stages of Málaga’s history over the years with the help of some photographs.
Free tour of the Port of Málaga
On this tour, you’ll discover the history of the most coastal part of the capital of the Costa del Sol.
The meeting point will be the same as for the first tour, the Plaza de la Marina, and from there you’ll head straight to the Port of Málaga (Muelle Uno).
Along the way, you’ll come across the Paseo del Parque and the Pedro Luis Alonso Gardens, where the famous sculpture of the Biznaguero and the old city walls. Once you arrive at Muelle Uno, you’ll be treated to some incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll then head towards the Pompidou Centre, where the tour will end, having first passed through La Malagueta and the Málaga Lighthouse.
With these three tours, you’ll discover almost the entire history and the most iconic sights of one of Europe’s oldest cities. After the walk and taking in so much information, you’ll be ravenous, and there’s no better way to satisfy your hunger whilst learning a little more about the city’s Andalusian roots than at the legendary Lolita’s Andalusian Tavern Finish here and you’ll have a brilliant day!